915 E 1st StDuluth, MN 55805
Region: : MN - Duluth
| Diagnosis (DRG) Description | Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | 
| Total 2011 Cases | 15 | 
| Average amount St Lukes Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges | $25,046.00 | 
| Average amount Medicare paid St Lukes Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) | $6,633.00 | 
| Difference between what St Lukes Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure | $18,413.00 | 
| Hospital's Markup: | 377% | 
| Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Back & Neck (no fusion) (Back & Neck Proc Exc Spinal Fusion Without Any Complications) in 2011 over all cases | $30,746.10 | 
| Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement | $7,083.45 | 
| Hospital's charge compared to the national average | 19% lower | 
| Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis | 431 out of 975 reported procedures | 
| Percent of hospitals that are more expensive | 56% |